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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity.

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Cash received for the settlement of litigation during the current period.

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The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Background and Business Description - Redemption of Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net realized gains on extinguishment of debt	$ 0	$ 81	$ 33
5.1% Surplus Notes, General Account, Due 2020 [Member]
Net realized gains on extinguishment of debt		$ 134
Nomura Credit & Capital, Inc.
Proceeds from Legal Settlements	140
Sitka AAC Note \| Ambac Assurance Corporation [Member]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	$ 1,218
Long-term Debt, Repayment, Premium Paid on Principal	103.00%
Net realized gains on extinguishment of debt	$ 53
Tier 2 Notes [Member] \| Ambac Assurance Corporation [Member]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	$ 213